Christmas At Home

Living in New York City is great but one thing you don't really have in a 1BR Manhattan apartment is a ton of space. So while it would be cool to go all out on Christmas decorating, I keep it simple and easily storable instead. We have a cute 2.5 foot high pink tinsel tree that sits on our dining table. We don't usually eat on there but that's a story for another day. Hubster is awesome for letting me have a pink Christmas tree cause he knows how happy it makes me. Our stockings get hung on either end of our bookcase. Do you decorate for the holidays? How do you add your festive touches?

I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who took the time to read and comment on the post about my health the other day. I know it's not what I usually blog about but it's a reality I needed to acknowledge. I tend to be the sort who internalizes things especially when I'm unwell and it's not the healthiest thing to do. Opening up about my condition was actually quite cathartic and I truly appreciate all your kind words and support.

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Rowena, no need to thank us. That's what blogger friends are for, right? :)And how cute is your tree. We have a house (albeit small), but ours is the same size too, as I still haven't gotten around to buying a big one after all these years! Eeeek!

Your tree is lovely, super sweet!! And I like your stocking as well. No need to thank us doll, I just hope you get to feeling better as soon as you can. Rest and enjoy the holiday time with friends and family!! I have just a small tree and I love it too :) I hope you have a great weekend doll, Christmas day is coming fast & I have so much wrapping still to do, haha Xx

Hi Rowena! You have the sweetest and nicest Christmas tree, and it is pink, my fav color, how adorable!:) Also the stocking with your name is just so tender. I think everyone decorates as they can, isnt really important if is little or big. I've made a Xmas tree and the Nativity, plus all around the home Ive put stockings, wreaths, Santa Claus and snowballs!^^ No need to thank dear, I really hope you get better soon and that the new year bring you the health you need. Happy weekend, Xmas is coming!:) xo

I know it hard to storage thing in Manhattan apartments. Love your sweet tree and your stocking its so cute. I decorate a tree but I did not hang stocking because when I get the dogs gifts it comes in a stocking shape so that will cause them to be confuse. Its okay to talk about your health if you want its good for the soul. Welcome to join my giveaway doll. Have a great weekend.http://tifi11.blogspot.com

that is one pretty tree! no matter where i am, i just need a tree. i've always had one. now that we live in a much spacier place we have a bigger tree. but i remember living in a studio in queens and we had a tiny tiny tree that sat on our window sill. i still loved it though. but it wasn't as fab as your pink tree! :)

I like your modest decoration Rowena. You can still make your home cozy and festive with just a few items. I am not big on decorations for as long as I remember and my husband knows well. It can be a dreading task for someone like me.

Opening up is a good thing. You just never know how many people out there can benefit from what you share. We can always relate on certain topics or another. Get well and have a great Christmas.

Oh I just adore your tree! I totally get you about the NYC living situation! Back home, my parents bought a 9 foot real tree! We usually get one each year, and I love how festive it is. But in NYC I haven't had a real tree in 5 years!! I should look into a pretty fake tree like this! :) Happy holidays, Rowena!!

Oh your pink tree! I imagined it looked just like this, so pretty! Thanks to you for sharing it with us and for your lovely words as well on my blog, it truly made me smile so much. Have a great weekend dear Rowena! :)

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Oh yes small spaces we large city coast dwellers know all about that. You are going to love my post next Thursday. I know health issues are drag. In fact I have to have surgery on my sinuses due to an improperly done root canal. Oh joy not looking forward that.

Nope no decoration, not really ones I mean, I am not that decoration type anyway, just a few touches here and there that's all. Would you like to follow each other on GFC? Please let me know on my blog so I can follow back. Thank you.xoxLenyaFashionDreams&Lifestyle

That's so cute! At least you still manage to put your own spin on Christmas decorating.

We've got a big house with an even bigger yard, but we've never been the type of family who goes all out in decorating. The most we have in our house is a Christmas tree (real), which the kids decorate (this year their theme is color + DIY) and our stockings are just hung on the bookcase.

I've realized that you don't have to have Christmas lights coming out of your ass to be festive. Lol. As long as you feel the Christmas spirit, that's all that matters. Everything else is just fluff.

I like to keep my Christmas decorating simple. We always have a tree from the Christmas trees farm and in the past few years I've gone for white and silver ornaments. The rest of the decorating is kept minimalist too, pine cones, candles, mistletoe or branches in a vase in the hallway. Wishing you good health a very merry Christmas, Rowena!Ada

That's such a pretty tree and I like your special stocking. I enjoy decorating for Christmas and if I have time I'm going to post a few photos of my little festive touches. Wishing you good health in 2014!

I too don't have a lot of room to decorate. And my daughter insisted on a pink tree as well. I miss having the smell of a real tree, but we like having a pink Christmas! I love your pink tinsel tree, it looks great! Now I just have to find a pink wreath for the front door:)

Wow… livng in new york must be crazy with the amount of space! (or lack of!) Your tree looks amazing though.. I live in CAnada and don't have space for a tree boooo :( and plus your custom stocking is the cutest!!! Wish I could get one of those!

This is so beautiful, just perfect. What a gorgeous stocking! I recently read your post the other day about your health. you are so brave and I am proud of you for sharing and opening up with us. I feel for you having such a struggle and I really wish that wasn't the case. I wish you the best and we are all thinking of you. We all want to support you whenever you feel the need to talk.

Awww, that tree is adorable and perfect for an apartment with less space. This year my roommates and I opted out of getting a tree, but we strung Christmas lights up all over our living room and put several poinsettia plants up on our fire place. Seeing this post makes me so sad that the holidays are over!! I'm going to miss all the decorations and lights.